The crinkle leaf plant, Adromischus cristatus, has bright, shiny, green foliage, very much crinkled at the edges.
We use it as a foliage plant on a narrow window sill, where it stands in a 3-inch pottery jar.
The flowers are whitish and small and are carried on wiry stems 8 to 10 inches long, similar to haworthia blossoms.
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We sometimes pinch them out because the plant is so interesting in color and leaf form that the small flowers are unnecessary.
Growing Needs
It is a South African plant that likes plenty of sunshine and moisture but resents being water-logged.
As with other succulents, the thick, crinkled leaves retain much moisture, and good drainage is essential.
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